A National Statistics publication for Scotland

The United Kingdom Statistics Authority has designated these
statistics as National Statistics, in accordance with the
Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 and signifying
compliance with the Code of Practice for Official Statistics.

Designation can be interpreted to mean that the statistics: meet
identified user needs; are produced, managed and disseminated to
high standards; and are explained well.

If you are not satisfied with our service or have any comments
or suggestions, please write to the Chief Statistician, 3WR, St
Andrews House, Edinburgh, EH1 3DG, Telephone: (0131) 244 0302,
e-mail
statistics.enquiries@gov.scot.

If you would like to be consulted about statistical collections
or receive notification of publications, please register your
interest at
www.gov.scot/scotstat

Details of forthcoming publications can be found at
www.gov.scot/statistics